Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is in the Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Division is mandated to provide strategic and policy support to Member States in the areas of economic and development policies. The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Director and working with EAPD’s focal point for Middle-Income Countries.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division, the Economic Affairs Officer is responsible for the following duties:
Economic analysis:
- Undertakes qualitative and quantitative analyses of development issues across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
- Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development and draft resulting reports, of particular relevance for middle-income countries.
- Undertakes desk research to assess the current state of support of the UN development system for middle-income countries and prepares a benchmarking study of the current development status and challenges of middle-income countries.
- Develops draft elements of a specific response plan, aimed at better addressing the multidimensional nature of sustainable development and facilitating sustainable development cooperation and coordinated and inclusive support to middle-income countries based on their specific challenge and diverse needs;
- Attends international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with representatives of other institutions.
- Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues related to middle-income countries.
- Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
Intergovernmental support
- Provides substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies such as the Second Committee of the General Assembly, and the Economic and Social Council and its High-Level Political Forum.
General
- Hires, coordinates and supervises consultants, reviewing their work and providing feedback;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
- Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Experience in servicing expert group meetings and intergovernmental processes on issues relevant to the position is desirable. Experience in producing research papers and analytical reports for publication is desirable. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in coordination of multistakeholder and inter-agency processes are required.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Application instructions
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